Meaning & use
burqa
A loose outer garment covering the body and face, worn by some Muslim women.
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She wore a blue burqa with a mesh panel over her eyes.
Local customs regarding the burqa vary widely across different countries.
A note on using this word
Burqa is distinct from the niqab and hijab, which cover less of the body and face.
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